Question

The length of the base of a triangle, x - 8, is less than the height of the triangle, 12. Write an inequality to represent the problem. Use x for the variable.

Answer 1

so take out the key words from this question

which would be
less than
or
greater than
or
equal to

with these you can decide what inequality sign to use

Answer 2

Less than \[\le\]

Answer 3

why did you write less than and or equal to?

it just says less than so use

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Answer 4

Is it \[x \le20\] ?

Answer 5

Oh sorry. uhm \[x < 20\]

Answer 6

yes correct